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THE INTERSECTION OF RACE, POLICY & ACTIVISM IN CANNABIS | CAT PACKER

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Welcome to another no-holds-barred episode of
“Let’s Be Blunt with Montel”. Today, we sit down with a trailblazing figure in the cannabis regulation and advocacy world
— Cat Packer. Cat’s impressive body of work includes her role as the first person of color to lead a comprehensive cannabis
regulatory agency in Los Angeles, as well as her current contributions to the national dialogue on drug policy and cannabis law reform.

In this compelling episode, we’ll unearth what’s bubbling beneath the surface of cannabis legalization, discussing the complex layers of racial equity, legal frameworks, and the potential socio-economic impact.
We’ll also explore Cat’s vision for the evolution of national cannabis policy, the role of technology in fostering ethical practices, and the necessary steps towards effective education and restorative justice for communities historically plagued by disproportionate
drug laws.

Cat brings immense wisdom and a dynamic perspective to this pressing issue, offering invaluable advice for those navigating or impacted by the world of cannabis. Join us as we untangle the complexities of legalization
and what it means for future generations.

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— keep striving for clarity and fairness in the burgeoning age of cannabis acceptance.

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Weed Talk News Special Report & Interview Redefining Hemp Throws Industry into Turmoil

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So when Illinois Rep Mary Miller added an amendment to the house version of the Farm Bill for 2024 last week the day before the Memorial Day weekend, it surprised many in the industry. The timing alone is suspect. In this special report, PCM founder Jimmy Young talks with Kerry Hinkle the Director of Communication for the US Hemp Roundtable who was as surprised as anyone about this tactic. Is this the beginning of the end of Delta 8 or just another delaying tactic by the Federal Government.

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INVESTING IN CANNABIS | EMILY PAXHIA

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On this episode of Let’s Be Blunt with Montel, Emily Paxhia, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Poseidon Asset Management talks with Montel about the business of raising capital and investing in the cannabis industry. Emily is also a board member for the cannabis industry organizations, Athletes For Care, Marijuana Policy Project, and The Initiative.
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Will the Farm Bill of 2024 Close Down Hemp Derived Highs? The Full A and B Blocks of Weed Talk News

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One week ago, on Friday afternoon, The House of Representatives threw the hemp industry a curve. A last minute amendment to the 2024 Farm Bill got approved. If the bill does not change it could end the controversial Delta B and THC A market. Since the Farm Bill of 2018, these hemp derived intoxicants have established a billion dollar industry that is unregulated but widely distributed . This is the Full A and B Blocks of Weed Talk news with Alaina Pinto released earlier this week. Andrews Behringer in Washington DC, LeVanna Vassau in California, Tina Tasaka in Nevada, Lisa Williams in Texas. PCM Founder Jimmy Young interviews NEWS 13 NY Tara Rosenblum on her cannabis contest documenting 3 social equity participants for two years in that crazy NY market. Debi Facey in Canada, Brandon Jones in Missouri, Joe Parsons in Virginia, Marianne Cursetjee in Oregon, Doug Miller’s High on Wall Street, and an excerpt from Thomas Howard and MIggy 420 from their weekly Cannabis Legalization News on Sundays.

If you want to comment on the DEA’s public comment period for the re-scheduling of cannabis to schedule 3…here it is. Just cut and paste into your browser.
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